Nursery Practitioner

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) – Flexible Agency Work

Various locations across Surrey.

Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

We are one of the UK's leading childcare recruitment agencies with over 30 years of combined experience, and we are looking for passionate and reliable practitioners to join our growing bank team.

We support a number of fantastic nurseries in the Guildford area and wider Surey region. Whilst many of our bookings are based here, we are looking for candidates who are flexible and willing to travel up to one hour from their local area to support our nursery clients across Surrey. This flexibility allows us to offer you a greater variety of shifts and more consistent work.

What you'll be doing

• Providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Working as part of different nursery teams across a range of settings.
• Following safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Shift Patterns

We offer a wide variety of shifts depending on the nursery's requirements, including:

• 8:00am – 6:00pm
• 8:00am - 1.00pm
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Whether you're looking for full-day shifts or shorter sessions, we'll work with your availability wherever possible. We offer day-to-day cover, long-term block bookings, and ongoing placements, giving you flexibility while gaining experience in a variety of nursery settings.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Full and Relevant Early Years qualification.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, reliable attitude.
• Flexibility to travel to nurseries within approximately one hour of your home.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Paid every two weeks.
• A variety of day-to-day, short-term, and long-term bookings.
• Opportunities to work in a range of excellent nursery settings.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions with our nursery clients.

If you're passionate about childcare, enjoy variety, and want the flexibility to choose when you work, we'd love to hear from you.